Honor Magicbook Pro? 3.2k can get

Never ventured into that brand. Is it reliable?

no one can tell, depends on many factors including luck

Hello sifu ZM Fong, your thread is really useful. I have a few question.
I am a uni student, no video editing , 3d or autocad, just normal user, don't care about graphic cards. I am looking for laptop with good battery life and last long (5 years) and for low spec gaming ( like Dota 2 ) not serious gamer.

After some thought, I currently hovering between 2 choice:
HONOR MAGICBOOK PRO 16G. OR
THINKPAD L15 GEN 2
PART NUMBER: 20X7CTO1WW
Below are the specs :
Processor : AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 5650U Processor (6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.30 GHz, up to 4.20 GHz with Max Boost, 3 MB Cache L2 / 16 MB Cache L3) (UPGRADE CPU CHIP)
Memory : 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz
Solid State Drive : 256 GB M.2 2242 SSD
Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Anti-Glare 250nits Non-Touch ( UPGRADE IPS SCREEN )
Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
Battery : 3 Cell, 45Wh
Display Panel : 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare 250nits Non-Touch, 720P HD Camera with Mic, No WWAN
Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

So what's the better choice here?
If Honor magicbook pro 16g : Should I get Honor magicbook 14, 15 or pro. , How is the battery life ( at least 5 hour normal usage ) , does it last long? ( At least 5 years )

If Lenovo ThinkPad amd L15: How is the battery life? Do it last long? Can I use shopback to purchase for rebates? Where can I buy battery replacement (very important) ? Should I buy warranty? I heard at least buy onsite warranty. Should I buy now? Or is there special discount. But I need it in January. And do I need to custom anything else , I upgraded the CPU chip and IPS screen. Any useful thing I need to add on?

If there is a better recommendation, is there any laptop in this price range? Budget around RM3000~3200

Appreciate any help.




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You probably want to consider IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro (14", Gen 6). Better processor, larger battery, better and brighter screen, weight lighter.

Processor : AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600U Processor (6 Cores / 12 Threads 2.30 GHz, up to 4.20 GHz with Max Boost, 3 MB Cache L2 / 16 MB Cache L3)
Operating System : Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language
Operating System Language : Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language English/Simplified Chinese
Microsoft Productivity Software : Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 Malaysia
Memory : 16 GB DDR4 3200MHz
Solid State Drive : 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD
Display : 14.0" 2.8K (2880 x 1800), IPS, up to 90 Hz, 100% sRGB, and 400 nits
Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
Camera : IR with Array Microphone
Color : Cloud Grey
Keyboard : White Backlit, Storm Grey - English
Wireless : Wireless 11AC (2x2) & Bluetooth® 5.0
Surface Treatment : Al Anodizing Stamping
Palmrest : Al
Battery : 3 Cell, 56.5Wh
Power Cord : 65W
Language Pack : Publication - Traditional Chinese/Simplified Chinese/English
1YR Onsite upgrade from 1YR Courier/Carry-in

RM 3.9k, without promo code.

Or, if pricing is a factor, then Honor Magicbook AMD 15" 5500U 8/512, RM 2.9k.

I'd avoid ThinkPad L and E series, these are the budget series. Go for T series and above.

would suggest business laptops but they are not cheap for what they offer, but since they are not bullet proof as well/still have lemons, you can also get a consumer grade model with 3yr+ warranty

no one can guarantee how long will a laptop last, depends on many factors including luck

for battery replacement u can buy from taobao i think

Hi, thanks for your reply. So
Which laptop do you recommend for around RM 3k? Is ThinkPad L15 a good choice? Or do you have any other recommendations. I need good battery life, display and weight not important. Only using for school tasks and light gaming.

Thanks again

if u can only spend 3k, need to forget about extra reliability

What different between Business laptop & Gaming laptop, and notebook and other?
Which is higher tier, and how to determine them?

the name speaks itself

there's no such thing as higher tier since they belongs to different category

Ok, so if I don't take in that into factor, may I know which laptop do you recommend around that price range? Thanks.

fine with 8GB non upgradeable RAM? can wait 2-3 months?

How is the new acer swift x ryzen 5 5600u with 3050ti ya for 4299

I just ordered Lenovo gaming pad 3 since aug 27 but the expect delivery date was delayed to dec 31 abit tired for waiting ya

different category, it's thin and light

also the R5 model has non upgradeable 8GB RAM

No, any recommendations ? I can wait 2-3 months

This post has been edited by Camaraderie: Oct 29 2021, 10:12 PM

so u want dGPU? if that's the case u need to increase budget

Hey sir thanks for the response, How much do I need to increase my budget ?

3.5k?

3.5k is okay. What’s your recommendation?

fine with gaming laptop? can wait 2-3 months?